Berowra Valley National Park
Following the Berowra Creek the Berowra Valley National Park is located on the Hornsby Plateau and is made up of typical Hawkesbury Sandstone. The great North walk, Benowie walking track, and many other great walks stretch spann this park. The area has varied vegetation including many different sorts of Eucalyptus and plenty of native animals, includingl swamp wallibies, water dragons, bandicoots, Lyre Birds, and bush turkeys. There are several campsites within the Park, and Crosslands Reserve is also a popular spot near the middle of the park.
There are alerts raised for Berowra Valley National Park as at
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:33:58 +1000
Fires - Not Applicable: Marine Cres HRThere is a fire in this park called Marine Cres HR. Refer to the
Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the
NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Closed areas: Track closures due to Hazard Reduction BurnNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning to conduct a hazard reduction burn in Berowra Valley National Park in the bushland interfaces between Meredith Avenue and Ryan Avenue, Hornsby Heights. The hazard reduction burn is called the Marine HR and will be commencing on Wednesday 11th September 2024.
The following walking tracks, management (fire) trails and campgrounds will be closed during the hazard reduction operations, to be re-opened once safety assessments have been completed:
- Quarry Trail Hornsby between Pogson Trig, Dural and Stewart Avenue Hornsby
- Mitchell Trail in Galston
- Rowland Trail in Galston
- Calderwood Trail in Galston
- The Great North Walk Between Clarinda St, Hornsby and Galston Gorge
- Simon Fire Trail in Hornsby, between Clarinda Street, Hornsby and The Outlook in Hornsby Heights
- Ryan Trail, Hornsby
- The Outlook Fire Trail between The Outlook and Galston Road Hornsby Heights
- Top of Gorge Trail
- Ulolo Ave Fire Trail
- Tunks Ridge Fire Trail
- Tunks Ridge Camping Area
Walkers using the Great North Walk will be required to detour North via Galston Road, Montview Parade, McKay Road and McKay Trail in Hornsby Heights or walk to Asquith Station and re-join the walk at Mount Ku-ring-gai Station.
The Blue Gum Walking Track, Rosemead Trail, Pogsons Trig Trail, Pogsons Link Track and The Manor Road Great North Walk Link will remain open.
The operation will depend on suitable weather conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS local Area office on (02) 8448 0400 or visit the
Rural Fire Service website.Closed areas: Trail works in Berowra Valley National ParkThere will be surface maintenance works on the Western trail from Monday 9 September 2024 until Friday 27 September 2024, weather permitting. Please follow all signage and instruction from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400
Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National ParkSwimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the
Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the
NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.